Summaries

Mitchell Osgood dreams of being a famous writer, but the book he has written constantly is rejected by the editors. When the psychopathic killer Albert Merrik is released from prison after 15 years, Osgood believes that writing down the history of his crimes could be his breakthrough. Although he refuses to talk to him at first, Osgood follows him around and offers him a job in his book shop. To get the right impressions for his book, he feels that he has to experience Merrik psychopathic again...—Tom Zoerner <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • prison
  • serial killer
  • cynicism
  • writing
  • psycho thriller
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Drama
Release date May 30, 1991
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies Spirit

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 40m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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